Delhi High Court Refuses Recall Of Complainant In Cheque Bounce Case After Cross-Examination Was Closed

The Delhi High Court has dismissed a revision against the rejection of an application under Section 311 CrPC to recall the complainant in a cheque dishonour case, holding that witnesses cannot be recalled routinely and that a counsel being held up in another court on the date is not sufficient ground, since the case has been pending since 2018.

Kerala High Court Dismisses Transfer Plea in Shuhaib Murder Trial, Directs Full Opportunity to Cross-Examine Witnesses

The Kerala High Court has dismissed a plea by the accused in the Shuhaib murder case to transfer the trial out of the Additional Sessions Court-III, Thalassery, while directing the trial court to ensure that both sides get a full and effective opportunity to participate, including cross-examination of witnesses.

Mere Change of Counsel Not Ground to Recall Witness for Fresh Cross-Examination: Delhi High Court in Cheque Bounce Case

The Delhi High Court has ruled that merely changing a lawyer cannot justify recalling a witness for fresh cross-examination in cheque bounce cases. The court warned that such practices would cause delays and turn criminal trials into never-ending proceedings.

Rahul Gandhi Defamation Case: Lawyer Cross-Examines Witness in UP MP-MLA Court

Rahul Gandhi’s counsel partially cross-examined a key witness in the defamation case before the Sultanpur MP-MLA court. The hearing was adjourned, with the next date fixed for January 6.

No Clean Hands, No Maintenance; Earning Lady Hiding Key Facts Not Entitled to Sympathy: Allahabad High Court

The Allahabad High Court has set aside a Family Court’s maintenance order, holding that a wife who hides her employment and earnings cannot claim support under Section 125 CrPC. “No clean hands, no maintenance”, the Court said she deserves no sympathy.

Statement Recorded Under Section 161 CrPC to Police Admissible as Dying Declaration: Supreme Court Summons Husband’s Relatives

The Supreme Court held that a woman’s statement recorded by police under Section 161 CrPC can be treated as a valid dying declaration. The Court also summoned the husband’s relatives for further proceedings in the case before it.

“Think First, Speak Later”: Justice Tejas Karia Tells Young Lawyers at IBA Next Gen Summit

Justice Tejas Karia said that real advocacy begins with clear thinking, not dramatic speaking, while addressing young lawyers at the IBA summit in New Delhi. He emphasised discipline, humility, careful listening, and limited dependence on technology in the courtroom.

Delhi High Court Warns Lawyers: ‘Adjournments Are Court’s Courtesy, Not Your Right’

The Delhi High Court ruled that adjournments and pass overs are discretionary courtesies extended by the court and cannot be used to delay proceedings or make the opposite party suffer. The court dismissed a 2006 civil suit petition, imposing a Rs 10,000 cost on the petitioner.

Amit Shah Defamation Case: Rahul Gandhi’s Lawyer Cross-Examines Witness in Sultanpur Court, Next Hearing on October 9

In the Amit Shah defamation case, Rahul Gandhi’s lawyer completed the cross-examination of a witness at the MP-MLA Court in Sultanpur. The court scheduled the next round of witness cross-examination for October 9, continuing the legal proceedings.

1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Case| “Material Reveals Several Lapses in Probe & Trials”: Delhi High Court Orders Retrial

The Delhi High Court has ordered a retrial in the 1984 Anti-Sikh Riots case, observing that the material on record shows several lapses in the investigation and the conduct of trials, requiring fresh judicial scrutiny for justice.